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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 255.26 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 255.26 and 173.76 is: 240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 255.26 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/255.26 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 255.26 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 44,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,355.67/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.37

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